Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- The Pakistan Hockey Federation on Wednesday finalised its decision to not send its team to India for next month's Junior World Cup, slated to held from Nov 28 to Dec 10.

The decision came after a high-profile meeting in Islamabad where the security issues and India's hostile approach towards Pakistan in the sports sector, particularly the conduct of its cricket team during the recent Asia Cup, came under discussion. "The PHF will convey its decision to Hockey India soon," a PHF official told. "The PHF and the government don't want to compromise on security of players therefore we decided not to send our team." International Cricket Council, the sports global body, has arranged for neutral venues for both Pakistan and...